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Rafacz Family History

Rafacz Surname Meaning

Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Rafał (see Raphael).

Alternatively (less possible) maybe occupational name for someone who made metal rims or gauze (wire mesh) (Polish regional rafa).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rafacz family from?

You can see how Rafacz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rafacz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rafacz families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rafacz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rafacz families in 1920.
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What did your Rafacz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rafacz. 50% of Rafacz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rafacz women worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rafacz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Rafacz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rafacz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 159 immigration records available for the last name Rafacz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 86 military records available for the last name Rafacz. For the veterans among your Rafacz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rafacz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rafacz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rafacz in 1963 was 85, and 92 in 2004.

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